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The Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster Party

by Leslie Patricelli

        Every night when Petra goes to bed she’s afraid of the dark, strange noises, and, most of all, the monster. Even though her parents tell her not to worry because her three siblings are sleeping in the same room, the little puppy still wakes up in the middle of the night.
 
Even when Petra takes all her stuffed animals to bed to guard her, she’s still scared. Finally, Penelope, Zack, and Andy decide to help their sister. With their mother’s help they make a batch of cookies to leave out for the monster, and when he comes for them, they’ll confront him (or her)!
 
The puppies wait out that night and what they encounter is quite a surprise.  The next morning the living room is quite a mess. In fact, it looks like someone had a party. Hmmm, very strange!
 
Turning fear into fun is what this picture book is all about, so if your youngster is convinced there are monsters hiding under his bed or in her closet, give this story a try!

The Book

Candlewick Press
May 2010
Hardcover
9780763632434 / 0763632430
Fiction / Children Ages 4-5
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The Reviewer

Bob Walch
Reviewed 2010
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